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sinkingfeeling

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5. Value for old quilts is decided not only by age, but also by the

Reply to RainDog (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 02:21 PM

Apr 2012

quality of the sewing. Was it machine pieced or done entirely by hand? If hand done, what is the quality of the workmanship? Size of stitches? Is it square? Do the pieces match up perfectly?
Is the color scheme planned or random? Is it pleasing to look at? What size is the quilt? Is there a label or other identifer of the maker?

Most used, day-t0-day quilts from around 1930-1940 were made for a double bed and may only be worth $125-300.

Do a search of Ebay for similar quilts and see either what they sold for or what the asking price is.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] RainDog Apr 2012 OP

you should have an expert look at it Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2012 #1

thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #2

Fabric conservator supernova Apr 2012 #3

again, thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #4

Value for old quilts is decided not only by age, but also by the sinkingfeeling Apr 2012 #5

you could very well be right that it was pieced long before it was backed. grasswire Apr 2012 #6

log cabin quilt april Apr 2012 #7

+1 McCIoud Dec 2012 #8

no need to kick RainDog Dec 2012 #9